Special Focus Session
SF 18a - Cardiac CT in the emergency department
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
05:00Marco Francone, Milan / IT
2
Which patients benefit from cardiac CT in the emergency department and how do we do it?
20:00Rodrigo Salgado, Antwerpen / BE
3
Do we need CT-FFR and CT-perfusion in the emergency department?
20:00Rozemarijn Vliegenthart, Groningen / NL
4
What does plaque analysis add in acute chest pain patients?
20:00Michelle Claire Williams, Edinburgh / UK
5
Panel discussion: Are we ready for 24/7 cardiac CT in the emergency department?
25:00Panel discussion: Are we ready for 24/7 cardiac CT in the emergency department?
5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Marco Francone, Milan / Italy
20 min
Which patients benefit from cardiac CT in the emergency department and how do we do it?
Rodrigo Salgado, Antwerpen / Belgium
1. To understand spectrum of current clinical indications to CCTA in emergency departments.
2. To review recommended scanning protocols according to the on-site available technology.
3. To comprehend drawbacks of using CT as first line tool in acute chest pain.
2. To review recommended scanning protocols according to the on-site available technology.
3. To comprehend drawbacks of using CT as first line tool in acute chest pain.
20 min
Do we need CT-FFR and CT-perfusion in the emergency department?
Rozemarijn Vliegenthart, Groningen / Netherlands
1. To review scientific evidences supporting the advantages of a functional vs an anatomic approach for in acute chest pain patients.
2. To learn principles and technical optimisation of a CT perfusion protocol in emergency setting.
3. To understand impact of CTP/FFR results on patient's workflow and clinical decision-making.
2. To learn principles and technical optimisation of a CT perfusion protocol in emergency setting.
3. To understand impact of CTP/FFR results on patient's workflow and clinical decision-making.
20 min
What does plaque analysis add in acute chest pain patients?
Michelle Claire Williams, Edinburgh / United Kingdom
1. To understand the importance of plaque composition as a predictor of events in acute chest pain patients.
2. To review CCTA features of stable vs. unstable plaques, including the added value of artificial intelligence and radiomics evaluation.
3. To analyse whether atherosclerotic burden quantified with calcium score could be used in acute chest pain patients.
2. To review CCTA features of stable vs. unstable plaques, including the added value of artificial intelligence and radiomics evaluation.
3. To analyse whether atherosclerotic burden quantified with calcium score could be used in acute chest pain patients.
25 min
Panel discussion: Are we ready for 24/7 cardiac CT in the emergency department?